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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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Ok, here is the deal. I want to run a bit faster, doesn't everyone? What is the largest and most compatible cam that I can run with PRC 5.3l stage 2.5 heads (heads are not milled), without fly cutting the pistons. I currently run the TSP224R 112 lsa cam and TSP suggested a magic stick for a good gain but stated that I would have to fly cut the pistons if I install the MS. My goal is to go from 11.6s to 11.5s consistently as a minimum.

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The MS3 will be fine. If you use the MS4 you will have to cut.
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Also should help to move your LSA to 114.
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The MS3 will be fine. If you use the MS4 you will have to cut.
Man, Iam becoming confused. TSP told me I would have to fly cut the pistons. Then I found this thread from when the 5.3l heads first came out. The TSP poster said they fit with the magic stick no problems.

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I have talked with them about the 5.3's. With the MS3 they said no cutting was needed. There are alot of people on tech using that combo.
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I have talked with them about the 5.3's. With the MS3 they said no cutting was needed. There are alot of people on tech using that combo.
Thanks, putting the magic stick in gets my psyched. I would figure on breaking the 11.5 mark if I gain a couple of tenths.
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I have had mine in for a couple of years and still love it!!
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